Day: November 1, 2021
“Dad bod” is officially a word in the dictionary after Merriam-Webster adds 455 new words
The Merriam-Webster dictionary has added 455 new words this month. The popular online dictionary said on their website that "just as the language never stops evolving, the dictionary never stops expanding." A few of the new additions include TBH, fluffernutter and dad bod.
The science of fear and why we seek it out
What is it about fear? Is it all in our heads? Is it genetic? "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson speaks with top academics and Hollywood's hottest horror directors on just why we love a good scare.
Google Maps users spooked by ’10-metre-long whale’ spotted lurking in ocean near coast
Asteroid the size of two football pitches to pass by Earth tomorrow at 22,000 mph
Three-legged dog stuns as he learns how to walk like human after car accident
Pizza Hut responds to angry customer over ‘sauce bottle that sounds like swingers’ app’
Bird of the year controversy after contest is won by a bat
A tiny bat made an unexpectedly big impact by winning an annual bird of the year competition in New Zealand.